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2 killed, 76 hurt in feedstock plant explosion


June 13, 2013 12:59 pm ET

Two workers were killed and 76 others were injured in a June 13 explosion at a plastic feedstocks plant operated by Williams Cos. Inc. in Geismar, La.

Formosa declares force majeure for PP in Point Comfort, Texas


June 12, 2013 12:35 pm ET

Formosa Plastics Corp. USA has declared force majeure for polypropylene resin at its plant in Point Comfort, Texas — while already operating under similar conditions for high density polyethylene resin at the site.

Poll: Honda most often eases auto suppliers' material costs


June 10, 2013 12:25 pm ET

If you're a supplier and you're worried about fluctuating costs of your raw materials, Honda, Ford, Toyota and Nissan are the best customers to deal with.

Polystyrene prices up, but PVC falls in May


June 6, 2013 2:27 pm ET

North American markets for solid polystyrene and suspension PVC resin in May reversed their directions from earlier in the year, with PS prices rising and PVC sliding.

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N. American PET bottle resin prices fall 7 cents


May 20, 2013 12:18 pm ET

AKRON, OHIO — A recent drop in North American PET bottle resin prices is featured in this week's Material Insights video. Also this week, we report on polyethylene supply issues impacting two material firms, as well as news that sustainable...

North American PET bottle resin prices drop 7 cents


May 16, 2013 1:04 pm ET

AKRON, OHIO — Lower demand and declining feedstock prices have helped send North American PET bottle resin prices down an average of 7 cents per pound since March 1.

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Lower demand, feedstock costs drive down PS prices in April


May 9, 2013 2:37 pm ET

AKRON, OHIO — Lower feedstock costs and waning demand led North American solid polystyrene resin prices to tick down an average of 3 cents per pound in April.

Polypropylene prices drop 10 cents in April


May 2, 2013 2:53 pm ET

AKRON, OHIO — North American polypropylene resin process tumbled yet again in April, sliding down an average of 10 cents per pound.

Prices rise for polyethylene film grades in North America


April 17, 2013 1:55 pm ET

AKRON, OHIO — As expected by resin buyers, the 4-cent price hike that hit non-film grades of North American polyethylene in February was seen by film grades in March.

North American PVC prices up, but polypropylene drops


March 28, 2013 4:34 pm ET

AKRON, OHIO -- If you were a North American resin buyer buying both PVC and polypropylene resin in March, you might be wearing a neck brace right now. That's because PVC prices in the region jumped up a nickel per pound, while PP prices slid by an average of 6 cents. Whiplash was a definite possibility.

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